With The Walking Dead‘s Sonequa Martin-Green heading a cast which already includes Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, and James Frain, Wilson’s addition to the show bolsters the roster of talent involved with the show. Wilson shot to fame for his portrayal of Dwight Schrute in the American version of The Office, and will play the villain Roger C. Carmel in the new series.

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The first season of Discovery will consist of 13 episodes, and is being overseen by showrunners Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harberts. CBS have said that fans should expect the premiere to arrive in the late summer or early autumn.